Young scientists vie for top prize at York Region science fair hosted at York U
Media and public invited to attend this Saturday April 5 at Keele Campus
April 4, 2024, TORONTO – Eco-friendly paper packaging made of sprouts, sound-powered batteries to monitor air quality, autonomous robots to assist seniors and AI voice analysis to diagnose early Parkinson’s are just a few of the projects that will be showcased by more than a hundred students as they compete this Saturday at the York Region Science and Technology Fair (YRSTF) at York University. Students in grades 7- 12 from 29 schools across York region will show off 77 projects and compete for a spot at the Canada-wide competition held in Fredericton, NB in late spring of this year.
This year’s fair marks the decade-long partnership between York University and YRSTF, with projects spanning nine challenge categories: aerospace; agriculture; fisheries and food; curiosity and ingenuity; digital technology; disease and illness; energy; environment and climate change; health and wellness and natural resources.
Faculty of Science Associate Professor and Chair of the Biology Department Robert Tsushima and YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator for York Region Nathalie Rudner, as well as participating students, will be available for interviews.
Media are invited to attend from 11 -12:30 p.m. during the judging portion of the fair, as well as the public viewing that takes place from 3:30 to 5 pm., both at Vari Hall.
WHAT: York Region Science and Technology Fair
WHO: Grades 7 to 12 students from 29 York Region schools
WHEN: Saturday, April 5. Media invited for a sneak-peek from 11 - 12:30 p.m. and public viewing from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Vari Hall, York University Keele Campus
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About York University:
York University is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. York's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. York’s campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.
Media Contacts: Emina Gamulin, York University Media Relations, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca
